Northwood High School

310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northwood High School's student population of 1,124 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,124 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#302 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
12%
25%
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White
62%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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90%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood High School's ranking?
Northwood High School is ranked #302 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwood High School often compared to?
Northwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood High School?
The graduation rate of Northwood High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northwood High School?
1,124 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Northwood High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood High School offer ?
Northwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwood High School part of?
Northwood High School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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